Psychology, Bachelor of Arts

Overview

You can prepare for exciting opportunities by earning your Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at St. John's University. Offered through St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the University's oldest division, this acclaimed, 126-credit program is nationally known for the quality of its professors and graduates.

The program provides extensive training in research methods and specialized areas of psychological study, including experimental, developmental, abnormal, personality and social psychology. Faculty and students regularly present at conferences hosted by major organizations including the American Psychological Association.

Students also gain practical experience through student-led research experiments and collaboration with faculty on various research projects. Fieldwork is available through St. John's Center for Psychological Services and clinics throughout the local community.

We invite you to learn more about St. John's Psychology Program by viewing our program requirements, objectives, academic resources and faculty.

Courses

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B.A. Psychology Program Requirements(These requirements are for students admitted after August 2010. Students admitted before August 2010 can find their requirements here.)To earn their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, students complete a minimum of 126 credits including core requirements, major requirements, and free electives as outlined below. For more information about courses, please see the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of our Undergraduate Bulletin.

COMMON CORE — 27 Credits

DNY 1000C

Discover New York

3

ENG 1000C

English Composition

3

ENG 1100C

Literature in a Global Context

3

HIS 1000C

The Emergence of Global Society

3

PHI 1000C

Philosophy of the Human Person

3

PHI 3000C

Metaphysics

3

SPE 1000C

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

SCI 1000C

Scientific Inquiry

3

THE 1000C

Perspectives on Christianity

3

DISTRIBUTED CORE — 18 credits

MTH 1000C

Mathematics for Liberal Arts

3

PHI 2200C

Ethics

3

THE 2000 Series

Theology 2000 Level Course

3

THE 3000 Series

Theology 3000 Level Course

3

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Requirement is satisfied by the Psychology major

0

FOREIGN LANG

Two semesters of the same language (Includes American Sign Language)

6

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE CORE — 12 Credits

ART OR MUSIC

Any 1000 Level Art or Music Course

3

SJC ELECTIVES

Three courses from three different subject areas offered by St. John’s College ofArts & Sciences (Psychology courses are not applicable)

9*

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR — 41 credits

Psychology Major Requirements

41

FREE ELECTIVES — 28 credits*

Free Electives can be chosen from any St. John’s College offering as long as the pre-requisite, if any, has been satisfied. A select number of courses from the Tobin College of Business, the College of Professional Studies and The School of Education may also apply. Check with the St. John’s College Dean’s Office to ensure applicability. Additionally, students may fulfill some of their electives by completing the requirements for a minor or even a second major. Again, inquire with the Dean’s Office for confirmation.

28*

TOTAL:

126*

*Twenty-eight credits of Free Electives are required for the Psychology program. However, this total may vary slightly depending on the courses taken to complete the Free Electives and St. John’s College Core Elective requirement, (i.e. four-credit courses). Regardless, the student must complete all requirements and finish a minimum of 126 credits with at least a 2.0 in both their overall and major indices to be eligible for a Bachelor of Arts degree.

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS — 41 Credits

PSY 1000C

Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY 2990

Sophomore Seminar

3

PSY 2030 & 2030L

Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences with Lab

4

PSY 2040 & 2040P

Research Methods in Psychology with Practicum

4

PSY 2150

Physiological Psychology

3

PSY 3260

Introduction to Psychological Measurement

3

PSY 3800

History and Systems of Psychology

3

And one course from each of the groupings below — 12 CreditsGroup 1: Abnormal, Social, or Personality — 3 Credits

PSY 2200

Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 2210

Theories of Personality

3

PSY 3320

Social Psychology

3

Group 2: Developmental Psychology — 3 Credits

PSY 2070C

Child Psychology

3

PSY 2080C

Adolescent Psychology

3

Group 3: Experimental Psychology — 3 Credits

PSY 3270

Experimental Psychology of Learning

3

PSY 3280

Cognitive Psychology

3

PSY 3290

Experimental Psychology of Sensation and Perception

3

Group 4: Emerging Areas of Psychology — 3 Credits

PSY 2220

Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

3

PSY 2240

Psychology of Women

3

PSY 2250

Forensic Psychology

3

PSY 2260

Positive Psychology

3

PSY 2270

Health Psychology

3

And Two Electives from among Department Offerings — 6 Credits(Students can also choose from courses not selected from the four groupings listed above.)

Admission

Admission requirements for the B.A. Degree in Psychology are identical to those currently outlined for admission to a four-year, bachelor of arts degree in St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:

Career Outcomes

The career outlook is excellent for students interested in psychology. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for graduates with degrees in the psychological sciences are expected to increase over the next five years due to high demand in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, consulting firms and private companies.

Global Approach to Education

Students also benefit from St. John’s location in dynamic New York City. Our faculty and Career Center have strong ties to employers and other professional and educational resources throughout the New York area. Students make New York their classroom through innovative courses like Discover New York.

Students also benefit from St. John's focus on an international academic experience. The University offers extensive study abroad courses during the academic year as well as the winter and summer semesters. Students can live and learn at St. John's Rome, Italy, campus and Paris, France, location.

Additional Information

Students learn from a nationally acclaimed faculty of scholars and practioners. Students have opportunities to conduct research and participate in field work at St. John’s Center for Psychological Services, a state-of-the-art facility that serves community residents in Queens, NY.

Psychology students can gain an academic and professional edge by joining the Psychology Club. One of more than 180 student clubs and organizations at St. John's University, the Psychology Club provides a warm, social atmosphere. The club holds events and discussions that enhance members' educational experience while assisting students in their preparation for their careers and graduate study.

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers membership in two honor societies of special interest to psychology majors:

All new students receive their own wireless laptop computer with full access to St. John’s award-winning network. Facilities include high-tech classrooms, laboratories and our 1.7 million-volume University Library. Our new D’Angelo Center is a five-story, 127,000-square-foot University and Student Center with classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks Café and a full-service food court.